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− | With the introduction of the | + | ==General== |
+ | With the introduction of the Catalina 34 Mark II the rudder was updated to be longer with an elliptical design. Some Mark I owners have updated their original rudders with a new [[Elliptical Rudder]] for more control and smoother handling. <br> | ||
− | + | Ron Hill has done his own [[Rudder Modification| impressive modification]] to the rudder on his Mark I with a Wing Keel. <br> | |
− | + | *The rudder post goes through a [[Packing Gland| packing gland]]<br> | |
+ | *[[Rudder Bearing|Rudder Bearing drawing]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Rudder Removal|Rudder Removal drawing]]<br> | ||
− | The | + | ==Maintenance== |
+ | *[[Packing Gland]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Rust Streaks]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Media:CTY_worn_rudder_tube_repair.pdf|Factory Repair Methods for Worn Rudder Tube - PDF file]]<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Note that I used the resin method, using epoxy resin mixed with graphite (see West Systems website for info on making self-lubricating bearing surfaces.) But instead of pouring resin down the tube, I used the West caulking gun tubes, injecting the mix thru several holes drilled into the backside of the rudder tube. | ||
+ | - KWKloeber 4/2015 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Steering== | ||
+ | *[[Below-deck Autopilot Considerations]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | [December 2018] The following links no longer work because Edson modified their own website negating the links. If you need Edson information, visit www.edsonmarine.com | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[[Media:EdsonMaintennanceGuide.pdf|Edson Planning, Installation and Maintenance Guide (Cable & Wire Steering) PDF file]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Media:SteeringInspection.pdf|Edson Marine Steeering Inspection PDF file]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Media:EngineControl.pdf|Edson Pedestal Engine Control Installation PDF file]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Media:SteeringCable.pdf|Edson Steering Cable components PDF file]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Media:SteeringCable.pdf|Edson Steering Cable components PDF file]]<br> | ||
+ | *[[Edson Pedestal Shaft Wheel Attachment]]<br> | ||
+ | *[http://www.edsonmarine.com/support/techsupport.php Edson Marine Tech Support] <font color="green">-Clicking this link takes you to the Edson site</font color><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Also of Interest== | ||
+ | There are several articles of interest concerning Rudders in the [http://c34.org/tech-notes-index/index.htm Tech Notes] | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[[Richie Compass Compensation]] |
Latest revision as of 23:31, 14 August 2020
General
With the introduction of the Catalina 34 Mark II the rudder was updated to be longer with an elliptical design. Some Mark I owners have updated their original rudders with a new Elliptical Rudder for more control and smoother handling.
Ron Hill has done his own impressive modification to the rudder on his Mark I with a Wing Keel.
- The rudder post goes through a packing gland
- Rudder Bearing drawing
- Rudder Removal drawing
Maintenance
Note that I used the resin method, using epoxy resin mixed with graphite (see West Systems website for info on making self-lubricating bearing surfaces.) But instead of pouring resin down the tube, I used the West caulking gun tubes, injecting the mix thru several holes drilled into the backside of the rudder tube. - KWKloeber 4/2015
Steering
[December 2018] The following links no longer work because Edson modified their own website negating the links. If you need Edson information, visit www.edsonmarine.com
- Edson Planning, Installation and Maintenance Guide (Cable & Wire Steering) PDF file
- Edson Marine Steeering Inspection PDF file
- Edson Pedestal Engine Control Installation PDF file
- Edson Steering Cable components PDF file
- Edson Steering Cable components PDF file
- Edson Pedestal Shaft Wheel Attachment
- Edson Marine Tech Support -Clicking this link takes you to the Edson site
Also of Interest
There are several articles of interest concerning Rudders in the Tech Notes